26 August 2010 – Money-saving vouchers specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week launches a free guide for download to give shoppers tips and hints on negotiating cheap when shopping. The guide is launched in partnership with Pareto, one of the UK’s leading sales training companies.

The guide, named ‘Top 10 Tips – How to Bag a Bargain’, is available as a free download from the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website and is designed to teach people about getting the best retail deals through negotiation and haggling.

Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says: “With retail prices continuing to rise and the looming VAT increase, it’s the perfect time for people to learn some new negotiating skills which can help them save money.”

“Brits aren’t really used to the practice of bargaining, but people are getting a bit more into it. We can help them learn to stretch their budgets further with the skills and hints on offer in our new guide. By partnering with Pareto people can pick up some really good tips and skills.”

Pareto’s Top Tips feature –

* Do your research

Read up on the best deals around so you know your stuff when it comes to haggling and bartering. Check the typical retail prices around the market and research alternative options and products. Also investigate different suppliers so when you bargain the supplier knows that you are on top of what you’re talking about.

* Negotiation isn’t just about price

Getting a good deal isn’t only about getting some money off. When haggling it is worth remembering that you can request extra items instead of money off if the assistant cannot give you a cash discount. You could find yourself getting something which makes a nice gift for someone.

* Don’t be pressured into accepting the deal

Remember that you will always be under pressure to make a fast decision to buy, and this can lead to people not getting great value. Keep aware of pressuring tactics and don’t let the salesperson make you pay a price which you are not comfortable with.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features money saving offers from both major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores such as Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, Lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information and to download the Top 10 Tips visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk